WCA Jazz and Blues Series 2014

Local Blues favorites Buddy Reed & the’ Rip It Ups will transform The Westhaven Center for the Arts from an art gallery to a dance floor on Friday August 29th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the monthly Jazz and Blues Series.A legend who has played with legends, Buddy Reed performs 7 days a week around town bringing the blues to a community in need of real blues. A member of the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame, Reed has shared the stage with such performers as Muddy Waters, Big Momma Thorton, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Willie Dixon and many more. The full band features Rick Ryno (drums), David Bethuy (bass), and Andy Fihn (harmonica). Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of “lowdown and dirty gut bucket” blues.The Jazz & Blues Series is a sliding scale of $5-$10 with refreshments available. Portion of proceeds benefit the Westhaven Center for the Arts. For more information visit: facebook.com/buddyreedandripitups or contact Westhaven Center for the Arts at 707 677 9493